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# These money and investing tips can help you enjoy a smoother ride down Wall Street

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You may be able to nearly triple your return with U.S. Treasurys
Stock market weakness is likely to persist as extreme bullishness is reaching a crescendo
More good news for the U.S. market: Investors are avoiding stock funds and ETFs
Politics has no place in your 401(k) but that’s just what the U.S. government is trying to do
Why the stock market is ignoring the U.S. economy.

These money and investing stories, popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week, offer advice and suggestions to help you manage your portfolio during what historically has been the U.S. stock market’s most bumpy and unpredictable month.

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You may be able to nearly triple your return with U.S. Treasurys

This little-known alternative with an attractive and guaranteed long-term return
You may be able to nearly triple your return with U.S. Treasurys

Stock market weakness is likely to persist as extreme bullishness is reaching a crescendo

Market timers had been more bullish than at almost any other time since such data began being collected in 2000.
Stock market weakness is likely to persist as extreme bullishness is reaching a crescendo

The stock market’s strength tells us less about the true state of the economy than at almost any other time over the last five decades

This new study crunches the numbers and finds the disconnect between the stock market and the economy increases as valuations become more stretched.
The stock market’s strength tells us less about the true state of the economy than at almost any other time over the last five decades

More good news for the U.S. market: Investors are avoiding stock funds and ETFs

Fund flows are a contrarian indicator, so outflows — not inflows — are a healthy sign, writes Mark Hulbert.
More good news for the U.S. market: Investors are avoiding stock funds and ETFs

These ETFs can help you prepare for a Biden presidency

Two investing theses have wide agreement, but one is a bit more controversial.
These ETFs can help you prepare for a Biden presidency

These ETFs are ready for Amazon’s prime time

Exchange-traded funds with exposure to shares of Amazon.com could get a boost from its Prime Day event, but Amazon is such a unique company that it defies easy categorization.
These ETFs are ready for Amazon’s prime time

Here’s how money managers can influence what happens to stocks in this hard hit, unloved sector

Avoiding the energy industry is short-sighted and misguided when active investment can promote lasting change.
Here’s how money managers can influence what happens to stocks in this hard hit, unloved secto

Politics has no place in your 401(k) but that’s just what the U.S. government is trying to do

Labor Department proposals would be a setback for both ESG investors and corporate governance.
Politics has no place in your 401(k) but that’s just what the U.S. government is trying to do

ESG funds are under scrutiny. Here’s why

Investors propelled ESG funds to new heights in 2020, and federal agencies are watching. Here’s why regulators have ethical and sustainable investment funds under review.
ESG funds are under scrutiny. Here’s why

Why the stock market is ignoring the U.S. economy

Stocks are booming while companies shed millions of workers from payrolls. WSJ explains why the stock market seems disconnected from economic reality in the U.S.
Why the stock market is ignoring the U.S. economy.